26984 words

fever

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than usual:

Examples:

He's got a headache and a slight fever.
The disease causes coughing, chest pain, and fever.
2
a state of great excitement:

Examples:

The whole country seems to be in the grip of football fever.
3
a condition in which the body’s temperature is higher than usual, esp. as a sign of illness:

Examples:

[ C ] The child has a rash and a high fever.
4
a state of great excitement or enthusiasm:

Examples:

Texas was in the grip of football fever.

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